This is the Patriotic Turtle and would normally be coloured in red, blue and white for the 4th July celebrations, but I think that coloured in autumnal shades he works perfectly for a Thanksgiving Turtle. I've used the colours from Colour Q - cQc#318 and and it also fits with our theme of Thanksgiving/Thanks over at The Male Room - TMR#24-15.

I printed the turtle on white card, coloured it with Copic markers and cut it out. I cut a panel of design paper slightly smaller than the card and adhered it flat to the card base. I added the finished turtle and finished the front with a suitable greeting. On the inside I cut another mat of design paper and on the white panel added some acorns.

You can find the Patriotic Turtle and his friends at Rick's Zibbet shop. Not only are there turtles, but there's lots of images for Creepmas (check back in December for more of that) and also for Christmas!

I think that really is all for today - I'm off back to my craft room to make some more cards which will be on show tomorrow and over the weekend. See you soon.

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A Bit About Me

Hi! Thank you for stopping at my little bit of the Internet. I’m a Brit living in Michigan and loving it! Well, the winters are tough! But the summers - ah, they're great!
I’m married to my best friend, Jonathan, and we have two fantastic kids – Ben and Kat.
My passion for crafting has exploded since moving to the States, and I’m fortunate that Jonathan is very supportive, or perhaps that should be tolerant, of my crafting addiction! If I’m not in my craft room, then you might find me reading, taking photos, or simply spending time with my family.

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CAS - Colours & Sketches - Weekly Winner

Goes to my Mandela card. Thanks!

MUSE - Featured Member

Goes to my 'happy' germs card! Thanks.

House of Cards - Top 5

Goes to my lovely autumn leaf - thanks

Creative with Stamps - Top 3

Goes to my lovely autumn leaves - thanks!

City Crafter Challenge - Spotlight Artist

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Cupcake Inspirations - Sweet Six

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Freshly Made Sketches - Perfect Princess

Thanks so much - goes to my geometric masculine card!

Cupcake Inspirations - Sweet Seven

Goes to my lush succulents card. Thanks!

Creative with Stamps - Honourable Mentions

Goes to my Pure Florals Lily card! Thank you.

Jingle Belles - Featured Card

Goes to my vintage Christmas Card.

Can You Can It? - Top Six

Thanks - goes to my VW Bug!

HLS CAS Challenge Favourite

Goes to my Christmas Candy cane card.

HLS CASE The Designer Favourite

Goes to my outline Birthday Wishes card!

Less is More - Winner

Goes to my OLC Birthday Wishes - LIM#306

Sunday Stamps - Top Cup

Goes to my latte love coffee card! Thanks so much.

CAS-ual Friday Favourite

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House of Cards - Top Winner

My very clean and simple autumn seeds and leaves. Thanks!

1st Place @ AAA Cards

My one layer masculine card won! So excited - thanks!

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Goes to my geometric thank you card! Thanks to the team - absolutely thrilled!

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